Carrying the Load Together: The Role of the Therapeutic Alliance in a Patient With Bilateral Achilles Tendon Repair With Unilateral Failure and Subsequent Infection: A Case Report
J. Daniel Chelette,
Cody J. Mansfield,
Jake S. Bleacher
et al.
Abstract:BACKGROUND: Adverse events can complicate the rehabilitation process. In complex clinical situations, the therapeutic alliance can aid the therapist and patient in navigating clinical challenges and facilitate a successful outcome. CASE PRESENTATION: A 38-year-old male presented to physical therapy after sequential bilateral Achilles tendon repairs following a 2-year history of chronic bilateral Achilles tendinopathy that did not respond to limited conservative care. The patient subsequently experienced traum… Show more
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